Canon D10 vs Nikon P7100

Here is a extended review of the Canon D10 versus Nikon P7100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the P7100 (10MP) is very well matched but the D10 (1/2.3") and P7100 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The D10 was manufactured 3 years prior to the P7100 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the D10 grades vs the P7100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot D10 & Nikon Coolpix P7100. The entire galleries are provided at Canon D10 Gallery & Nikon P7100 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon D10 has outer dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Nikon P7100 has sizing of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the D10 compared to the P7100.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the D10 and P7100 is 89 and 82 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D10 and P7100.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D10 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Canon D10 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older D10 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.